Truth be told I was a little bummed I missed some supposedly hot days in London this summer while I was in Chicago.

Another truth: I have complained relentlessly about the rain and fall-like {aka autumn to the Brits, "fall" does not have a place in their proper vocabulary} weather since we've returned. And finally, the last truth: after experiencing an American-worthy, hot summer day this past weekend, I will NEVER complain about the mild weather here again. In fact, I will NEVER wish for a summer day here ever. Why? Simply put, England is not equipped for 80-90 degree days. There is no air conditioning anywhere. So on Saturday, I was uncomfortable, sticky, and sweaty all day. All. Day. Long. Without anywhere to go for relief. Buses, trains, stores, our apartment, no ac. Anywhere. Just ask Ross how lovely I was all day. And do you want to know the strangest part to me? Many, many Europeans were dressed in sweaters, long pants, and tights {some women even wearing tights UNDER their pants}. Ross will tell you how infuriated I am that Europeans don't sweat or even appear to be hot. As a girl with a major sweating problem, I just don't understand. In any case, we spent the hot, summer day, as any Brit would: outside, complaining about the heat. Seriously. The only respite we got from the heat was on Primrose Hill where there was a cool breeze and great views of the city. Have a see for yourself {sorry in advance for the upper lip sweat you may see}....

We've actual been back for a couple weeks now. However, after two months of being surrounded by my closest family and friends, traveling around The States {Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, NYC, Louisville, Lake Geneva, and I think that's it...} and then having the most magical wedding celebration, I haven't been quite motivated to write much. Part of it is because I'm not ready to admit that one of the best summers I've had is over. Part of it is because I'm not entirely thrilled to be back {woof}, and the other part is because I've been busy getting ready to teach {I start this week~ yikes!}.

Without boring you too much, the transition back hasn't been a piece of cake. I'm back to being a little lost again {at least the sights I see while literally being lost are pretty~ like the ones below from Hampstead Heath Park}, and I'm back to being incredibly homesick. In any case, teaching and traveling should help with how I feel {along with many texts, social media updates, and Facetiming, etc.!}.

My life will be a little more chaotic this year, but I do hope to share some of our newly married life abroad every week or so {rather than every day}. So stay tuned to our adventures as #thegoffis15 ;)! Next up on our travel plans: southeast England for our mini-moon next weekend!